Whenever you have a space dominated by two powerful factions, people are naturally going to take sides. Coke versus Pepsi, Apple versus Microsoft, Red Vines versus Twizzlers . . people are always eager to declare themselves part of “Team [Blank]” and will defend their choices like knights of the realm. The Marvel vs. DC debate has raged for decades inside the walls of comic book shops, but the struggle burst onto the mainstream in previously unimaginable ways when DC revived Batman from his Joel Schumacher-induced exile with 2005’s Batman Begins and Marvel gingerly took its first steps towards a cinematic universe with 2008’s Iron Man. Since then, both sides have seen their triumphs and failures magnified as even their most C-List heroes have people flocking to theaters (“Paul Rudd is Ant-Man” is a real thing that exists) and superheroics have gone from niche obsession to the pinnacle of pop culture mainstream–attracting the type of accomplished A-List talent (Oscars winners like Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lawrence, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Brie Larson) who would have viewed putting on a cape and cowl as career death 20 years before. Now that we all can agree that we have at least some investment in the fortunes of Marvel and DC Entertainment, let’s explore where each one stands currently and where each one is poised to go from here. Man Of Steel, 2013 [Photo: courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures] Universe Creation Marvel: 2008 DC: 2013 We know what you’re thinking, “Didn’t they... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'
[ Fast Company | 2017-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HTC has unveiled Vivepaper, an app that lets Vive users check out interactive, VR content from publishers like Conde Nast. After you don the headset and scan a physical AR booklet, you can peruse a virtual magazine and load up 360-degree videos, 3D c... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The latest novel from beloved Italian author Andrea De Carlo, about an aging rock star and a young Gelato artisan, was an instant bestseller Italy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At Weltempfang, a stage designed to welcome debate and inquiry in Frankfurt Book Fair's Hall 3, speakers came together on a potentially divisive question of modern European identity in literature. The post Debate At Frankfurt’s Weltempfang: Does a European Literature Exist? appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard Charkin, executive director of Bloomsbury and current IPA president, said the situation in Turkey is of grave concern. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The ’60s didn’t begin in 1960—or so the conventional history of the counterculture would have it. It wasn’t until 1964 and the Free Speech Movement at Berkeley, the story goes, that authority was seriously questioned. But tear your gaze away from those photogenic kids and consider these three... Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2016-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John Packard, publishing director of brands and licensing at Egmont, has struck a deal with The Walt Disney Company UK for Marvel author-led fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The buff physiques of Iron Man and Captain America just got a little more attainable, with the release of a line of gym equipment inspired by the comic book heroes. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2016-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Attendance at SIBA's September 16-18 show was up 25% over 2015 and one of the main topics of conversation was the plan to move the event to the spring in 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Looking to revitalize its comics for a new generation of readers, DC is launching Young Animal, a new imprint of edgy superhero titles under the direction of pop music star Gerard Way. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author George RR Martin's epic science fiction story series Wild Cards is to be developed for TV following the success of Game of Thrones. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The media industry responded predictably to an announcement from Facebook Thursday that articles using so-called "clickbait" headline tropes will get lower billing in the social giant's all-important News Feed product, which publishers rely on for sweet, sweet referral traffic. (Sponsored posts... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2016-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ilex Press, part of the Octopus Publishing Group, will publish two dot-to-dot books this autumn based on the Marvel universe. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As dozens of media companies explore deeper ties with Facebook, one publisher has remained especially wary of the social network: Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.Unlike other news outlets, News Corp.'s Wall Street Journal hasn't struck a deal to create live videos for Facebook. And while some... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Most comic book superheroes are Europeans or white Americans but one artist in South Africa has been trying to change that. Continue reading at BBC World
[ BBC World | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The EU referendum debate has deteriorated into one of the most "divisive and bitter political campaigns ever waged" with some "racists and bigots" directing the Leave campaign, author JK Rowling has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Britain will vote this week on whether to remain in or leave the European Union, but what does the book trade think? Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With 42 percent of Spain's population reporting to surveys that they're not reading books, last week's symposium in Madrid about bookselling had an extra edge of urgency. The post Spanish and Mexican Bookselling: Madrid’s Day of Debate appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Big Five c.e.o. advocating for a flat rate royalty across formats? A long-established independent publisher defending the Big Five? Both happened when Authors Guild president Mary Rasenberger convened a panel with Hachette Book Group c.e.o. Michael Pietsch, Grove Atlantic president Morgan... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Veteran African American pop culture writer David Walker discusses writing for two popular black comic book superheroes: DC's half-man/half-machine, Cyborg, and Marvel's Luke Cage, aka Power Man. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In what DC Comics is calling a "reexamining" of its lauded graphic novel and comics imprint, the position of v-p and executive editor has been eliminated. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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